Apex Clean Energy Looking for Accounting Manager at Charlottesville, VA Full Time

Apex Clean Energy was founded with a singular focus: to accelerate the shift to clean energy. Through origination, construction, and operation of utility-scale wind, solar, and storage facilities, distributed energy resources, and green fuel technologies, Apex is expanding the renewable frontier across North America. Our mission-driven team of more than 400 professionals uses a data-focused approach and an unrivaled portfolio of projects to create solutions for the world’s most innovative and forward-thinking customers. For more information about how Apex is building the energy company of the future, visit apexcleanenergy.com.

Apex strives to excel in every phase of project realization, from origination and financing to construction and asset management. Our mission-driven team seeks determined, resolute individuals who strive to innovate and go above the call of duty, and who will relentlessly do their part to help accelerate the shift to America’s clean energy future.

Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking an Accounting Manager to support all aspects of project accounting and financial reporting for Apex’s utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role will focus on accounting for projects in the operations phase: preparing budgets and monitoring costs, determining accounting positions (derivatives, ASC 842 and 606), financial statements and HLBV accounting preparation, manage tax reporting and compliance, audits and investment tracking. Further, this role would support Asset Management and corporate level activities and internal controls.

This position is central to our projects and critical to tackling challenging and complex accounting and business tasks, providing fiscally responsible accounting practices for each of our project entities. Reporting to our Asset Management Operations Controller and supervising an accounting team, this role will be joining an innovative and nimble accounting group and be immersed in the full life cycle process of utility-scale wind, solar, storage and other renewable projects. Working to manage project level financial statements within the operations process, you’ll act as the accounting connection between internal teams and stakeholders.

Our ideal candidate would be ready to lead and mentor an accounting team, be coachable and has demonstrated the ins and outs of fiscally responsible project accounting processes and methods, project financials, financial statements, and financial reports. Our ideal candidate is also excited about the potential of operating independently to enhance the work of others. This is an exciting opportunity to elevate Apex’s brand as a leader within the industry, amplify project efforts, and help advance projects from early days to realization.

The right candidate will be a hands-on, hard-working team player who can jump in and support projects from a variety of angles. The Accounting Manager position requires equally excellent communication and technical skills as well as the ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and be flexible about shifting priorities. A passion for renewable energy is a must.

Primary Responsibilities

• Managing a group of accountants for multiple renewable energy projects and report the results to Managers and Owners
• Develop and lead the project accounting practices supporting the interface between FP&A, Accounting, and Commercial Management
• Set up project cost and financial reports, aligning with Operations, Finance & Accounting
• Prepare and insure payment of debt service and timely reporting with Lenders
• Review project level financial statements
• Review/prepare consolidated, multi-entity financial statements
• Review and approve project coding
• Review and approve account reconciliations
• Working with Asset Managers, review and approve budgets and forecast with emphasis on cash flows, IRR’s and flip dates
• Working with tax preparers, complete and finalize returns, reconcile to financial models
• Lead and resolve accounting issues to obtain unqualified project audits
• Working with Operations Controller, prepare Accounting Policies and Procedures and implementation memos
• Analyze and report accounts receivable status and collection, lead resolution with Asset Manager
• Ensure billing and reporting requirements deadlines are met by accountants
• Know and understand cash positions, approve weekly AP payments
• Analyze and review actual costs and other accounting transactions to support monthly reporting and forecasts with comparison to budget
• Review actuals –ensure proper understanding and allocation, reports balance, variances are analyzed and overall formatting and presentation are correct
• Drive improvement of project accounting and project cost tools and trackers
• Administer sales tax processes pertinent to assigned projects
• Work with Operations to analyze and confirm goods/services receipt
• Review vendor and subcontractor invoices, match with commitments, check for accuracy, and code accordingly
• Compile monthly and annual accruals
• Compile project cash flows with a focus on the net cash position
• Project and calculate revenue & margin, with supporting basis for revenue recognition
• Support systems implementations and data integrity

Qualifications

To succeed as an Accounting Manager at Apex Clean Energy, you’ll need to excel within the following criteria:

• 7+ years in project accounting related role preferred working with multi-level entities
• CPA preferred
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in accounting
• Experience leading an accounting team
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically a strong working knowledge of Excel
• Working knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting
• Experience in IFS or Microsoft Dynamics SL preferred
• Outstanding organizational and project management skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet simultaneous deadlines
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to take initiative, be responsible for outcomes, and follow through
• Creative, outside-the-box thinking and willingness to operate in a nimble, flexible environment
• Proven ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Location: Willing and able to work from our Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia and/or our satellite office in Minneapolis, MN. Remote/hybrid will be considered for the right candidate.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

• A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
• A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
• Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
• Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
• Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
• Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
• Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
• Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
• Base and bonus commensurate with experience
• Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
• Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness and wellness corporate discounts

At this time, Apex will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

Apex Clean Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.